Synonyms of granular

granular

adjective

ˈgran-yə-lər 

as in coarse

made up of large particles

icy, granular snow makes for terrible skiing—if you can, ski on light, powdery snow

Synonyms & Similar Words

• coarse
• grained
• granulated
• sandy
• grainy
• stony
• rocky
• unfiltered
• gravelly
• coarse-grained
• pebbly
• earthy
• unrefined
• gritty
• cracked
• lumpy
• stoney
• mealy
• kibbled

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• powdery
• fine
• ultrafine
• dusty
• smooth
• superfine
• velvety
• buttery
• refined
• floury
• filtered
• ground
• comminuted
• micronized
• reduced
• close-grained
• pulverized
• milled
• levigated
• triturated
• mulled
• pestled

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of granular

Some experts say going country by country to institute new trade levies on a granular level would be a vast undertaking. —Rob Wile, NBC News, 13 Feb. 2025

Application: Use a spreader for granular formulations or a sprayer for liquid ones, following the manufacturer's instructions to the letter. —Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 14 Feb. 2025

What was the most different, and probably the part that was the most exciting and rewarding, was getting to work in such a granular way with the cast. —Jackie Strause, The Hollywood Reporter, 14 Feb. 2025

The flight data recorder includes technical information about the trip, like the altitude, speed and even more granular details like the position of the wing flaps. —Adam Carlson, People.com, 6 Feb. 2025